Mezam: Santa System Cooperative Dev’t Society donates inputs to farmers.

The distribution of the seeds is aimed at increasing productivity in the area, known for the cultivation of varied crops.

After its Annual General Assembly meeting in February, during which the roadmap on the socio-economic development of Santa Subdivision was adopted, the Santa System Cooperative Development Society was in Mbei to put words to action, by distributing three tonnes of maize seeds to the farmers of the Subdivision.  

According to the initiator of the system, Ntumfor Fru Jonathan, the gesture falls in line with the vision of the Head of State, President Paul Biya.  

"We want to thank the Head of State. He is the farmers’ friend, and you know he is doing so much for our country today to ensure that the living standards of the people are improved. Promoting farmers is one of such measures. Today, our farmers right down in the villages are celebrating and thanking him for this gesture," Fru Jonathan said.

Two tractors were also presented to the farmers as support from the Upper Noun Valley Development Authority, UNVDA, to help till the farms. 

An elite of Santa, Jean Marc Afesi Mbafor, appreciated the efforts of the socioeconomic outfit in trying to promote the development of the locality.

"We to want to thank the General Manager and the board chair of the Upper Noun Valley Development Authority who have graciously given us the two tractors we have here today. We equally thank the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for promoting agriculture in Santa," Mbafor said. 

The farmers equally appreciated the support from the Santa System Cooperative Development Society and the Upper Noun Valley Development Authority and promised to put in their best to improve their productivity.